TikTok has unveiled 'TikTok Pro' in select European countries, including Germany, Portugal, and Spain. This new application integrates a 'Sunshine Programme' enabling users to support charitable organizations. Engagement with charity-related content, such as liking videos or following accounts, and inviting new users, allows individuals to accumulate 'virtual sunshine', which TikTok then converts into actual donations to chosen causes. The 'Pro' version differs from the standard TikTok app by omitting live streams, shopping features, and advertisements, focusing purely on content consumption and social good.

TikTok is integrating its core product and trust & safety divisions into a unified structure, as disclosed in an internal memorandum from CEO Shou Zi Chew. This strategic reorganization aims to enhance technical synergies and accelerate the development of advanced safety protocols. The move comes amidst ongoing uncertainty regarding the platform's operational future in the United States, including a pending sale approval from China and discussions around algorithm control.

Meta has launched Edits, a new video editing application designed to compete with ByteDance's CapCut. This move comes amidst uncertainty surrounding TikTok's presence in the U.S. Edits offers a suite of tools for creators, including timeline adjustments, automatic captions, and AI-powered features. While currently free and mobile-only, it aims to provide a robust alternative for short-form video content creation, with potential future premium functionalities.